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How to Make It

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes; transfer to a paper towel–lined plate. Crumble.

Step 2

Add the garlic to the bacon drippings and cook, stirring, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the escarole, season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper, and cook, tossing occasionally, until beginning to wilt, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the black-eyed peas and ¼ cup water and cook, tossing occasionally, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with the bacon before serving.

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Ratings & Reviews

This was not that tasty. Mine looked like it had too little escarole and too much beans. I also suspect it would have been better without the addition of the water towards the end. I would also have lowered the intensity of the heat before adding the sliced garlic. Mine burned almost instantly.

RSKathleen2010-02-05T06:23:21-05:00

This recipe is fantastic! Made it exactly as written -- wouldn't change a thing. My husband and I both loved it, plus it's low-cal.